Montgomery Community Media

It’s Thursday, March 12 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Montgomery College Public Safety Advisory: All Montgomery College classes for Thursday, March 12, Friday, March 13, and Saturday, March 14 are cancelled. MC students are strongly advised to monitor their emails and http://montgomerycollege.edu/coronavirus for further information. MC Public Safety Advisory: […]

Montgomery County Public Schools provided an update Wednesday about how the coronavirus outbreak affects the community and school operations. According to a letter from MCPS, schools remain open at this time. MCPS reminds the public that decisions about school closures during a public health crisis are made by the Montgomery County Department of Health and […]

It’s Wednesday, March 11, and it’s National Promposal Day. To the teens out there who’ve been waiting for the right time to ask their classmates to prom in a really elaborate way, this is your day. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. School Board Meeting: Montgomery County Public Schools Board of […]

Montgomery County Public Schools Deputy Superintendent Monifa McKnight warned the school community about false social media posts circulating regarding the coronavirus cases in Montgomery County. McKnight spoke at the MCPS Board of Education meeting Tuesday about the school system’s response regarding the coronavirus. She said the school system is working closely with the Montgomery County […]

It’s Tuesday, March 10, and it’s the Jewish holiday Purim, which is also known as the Festival of Lots. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council in Session: Montgomery County Council meets this morning at 9:30 a.m. at the Council Hearing Room in Rockville. The council will be giving proclamations recognizing […]

Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for March 9. 1. Coronavirus Updates:  Governor Hogan announced Sunday that two more Maryland residents tested positive for coronavirus; both residents contracted the virus while traveling overseas. County schools announce they are open today despite misinformation on social media. Gov. Hogan and NIH NIAID Director Dr. […]

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) announce the district will be open Monday, March 9 and operating on a normal schedule. The school district is aware of fake posts circulating on social media suggesting schools will be closed due to the coronavirus. MCPS officials stress that any information about school closures or updates regarding the coronavirus […]

Showers early in the day and again in the afternoon with a high of 48 degrees. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for March 6. 1. Coronavirus Cases:  Governor Larry Hogan confirmed three Montgomery County residents have tested positive for coronavirus in a media briefing Thursday night. All three travelled overseas in […]

The Montgomery County Board of Education proposed amendments to the student transfer policy that allows students to apply for change of school assignments. The Board released changes earlier in the year to allow the public to comment, and after receiving public response, have made changes to the proposal. Major changes include requiring students to re-apply […]

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) is delighted to introduce you to its 2019-2020 academic school year intern Megan Causey. The Chamber is so honored to be able to participate in the Montgomery County Public Schools Internship program. It is a wonderful opportunity for the students to get hands-on experience and learn about the “real world”. If you have […]